SUMMARY:

• SAP professional with track record of techno - functional achievement and increasing responsibility through 17 years of designing, implementing and supporting SAP (SD) sales & distribution, SAP (LE) Logistics Execution and SAP (WM) Warehouse Management modules. Lead consultant in 4 complete SAP implementations.
• Over 17 years consecutive work experience, accumulating a solid SAP/R3 & ECC background with frequent hands on ABAP development experience.
• Strong, experienced end-to-end process and configuration designer / developer with outstanding process-to-technology mapping capabilities and full grasp of integration issues. .
• Creative, pro-active team player, adept at communicating and operating in fast-paced and complex environments of diverse cross-functional and multi-national business cultures and highly developed ability to both see the ‘big-picture’ and understand issues in detail.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SAP Modules: SD, LE, WM, MM

SAP Process expertise: Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Inbound and Outbound Logistics, Transportation, Logistics Execution, Warehouse management, Integration to 3-rd party systems. Solution Manager, EDI IDOCS.

Programming: ABAP/4, ABAP Objects, Smartforms, SAP Script, SAP Query, LSMW, BDC

Training Tools: Uperform, Adobe Connect, HP Quality Center.

Databases: Oracle, DB2, Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,Minneapolis, MN

Senior SAP WM / SD / LE lead consultant

Responsibilities:

• Due to the purchase of Covidien by Confidential, I was brought in to help with logistics and warehousing integration effort.
• Our group was responsible for integrating and implementing WM / LE modules for Confidential merger with Covidien. My responsibly was to work on multiple high profile projects and integration of Covidien processes into Confidential SAP system.
• Tasks assigned to me included moving inventory from Covidien DC into Confidential DC.
• Setting up all of the warehouse & supply chain components to have Covidien product be ready for shipping, recites, returns and all of the required processes for logistics operations.
• Converted consignment inventory from Covidien into Confidential .
• Created and implemented new batch search strategies for new and existing product lines.
• Worked with developers to create multiple interfaces between Covidien legacy and Confidential SAP system.
• Extensively worked with developers to convert all of the Covidien forms and outputs into new SAP system.
• Worked with IBM off-shore team to help support technical development needs. Worked with EDI & Web Methods team on IDOC & interface development.
• Worked on implementing serialized products into automated conveyor system and pick to light module.
• Worked with Confidential international entities on new integration processes and system procedures. Worked on requirements gathering and prepared Business process documents, Realization, Training, and Testing. Provided onsite support during Go-live and hyper care phases of the project.
• Prepared test scripts for the business processes and FUT documents for the RICEF objects. Defined the SLED check active for Plants and Movement Types as per Business requirements for checking the expiration date.
• Configured the entire plant structure, storage locations based on the requirements. Warehouse master data Storage types, Storage sections, Storage bin structure, Stock placement and put away strategies, Transfer order creation and auto confirmation.
• Defined packaging material types and allowed packaging materials for packing the finished goods.
• Configured Shipping points for plants, transportation planning points for company codes, transportation zones Shipment types, Modes of transport and shipping Point determination, defining the Actual carriers and maintaining the freight table. Worked on units of measure, Special Stock, Consignment, Material Storage, Movements, and Transfer Posting.
• Utilized the user exits for picking and put away strategies to fit the business requirements and worked with developers to solve this requirement.

Confidential,North Chicago, IL

Senior SAP WM / LE consultant

• Senior consultant responsible for Implementing WM / LE module.
• Responsible for the configuration of WM / LE functional areas in pharmaceutical environment with batch management.
• Responsible for logging, updating, communicating, and providing timely resolution of SAP help requests from the user community.
• Facilitated blueprinting and design sessions and create functional requirements.
• Configure SAP WM systems to meet client business requirements, including connection points with SD, PP, MM, FI and other modules and implementation of SAP best practices.  
• Conduct knowledge transfer and training of end-users. 
• Provide leadership to junior systems analysts and client personnel assigned to projects.
• Responsible for training end-users on how to execute business process using SAP in an efficient manner that meets business objectives.
• Act as a cross-functional SAP supply chain resource to other SAP teams (FI, SD, BW)
• Responsible for unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing. Configured 2 Warehouse managed plants with storage unit management functionality. Configured RF menus in all the warehouses for using RF Programs and usage of RF monitor for monitoring all the Queues.
• Created Functional Specifications for PO Outputs, Picking slips/Packing slip/Bill of lading forms. Developed LSMWs for MM/WM data loads.
• Providing guidance and support to the development team.
• Created process for Physical Inventory and Cycle Counting for warehouse and non-warehouse storage locations.
• Configured all requirements for Goods Receipt, Goods Issue and Transfer order output messages.

Confidential,Libertyville, IL

Senior SAP WM / LE lead consultant

• Lead consultant responsible for Implementing WM / LE module for Confidential Norway & Sweden operations. Configured all aspects of WM to bring distribution and warehousing operations from 3-rd party logistics provider into in-house distribution center. Configured the entire plant structure, storage locations based on the requirements. Warehouse master data Storage types, Storage sections, Storage bin structure, Stock placement and put away strategies, Transfer order creation and confirmation. Defined storage unit types and Bin types based on the Client requirements. Defined the Storage type and storage section indicators for stock placement and stock removal purposes. Configured Custom Movements and assigned the reason codes to the movements. Configured new Output types for shipment and delivery documents for generating various forms.
• Lead consultant responsible for implementing WM / LE and some portion of SD for Confidential Italian operations. My project involvement was from a blue printing stage thorough go-live. The core complexity of this implementation was around DHL which serves as a 3-rd party logistics provided for Confidential Italian business unit. We utilized EDI / IDOCS to build interfaces for all of the warehousing and distribution operations. I was heavily involved with architecting those interfaces and diligently working with internal EDI consultant, DHL Italy and development team. The architecture for interfaces was covering the following processes: Replenishment recites confirmations, Customer delivery confirmations, Customer returns, Stock Returns, Inventory adjustments, 3PL replenishment, Customer delivery requests, Customer return orders, Stock return purchase orders.
• Resolved many day to day issues and user specifics problems. Cleared backlog of help desk related tickets for SAP issues.
• Wrote many Functional specifications for development team to address project and day to day issues. Performed other duties as assigned by project management.

Confidential,Denver, CO

Senior SAP SD / LE / SCM Consultant

• Senior consultant responsible for full SAP deployment within LE / SD/ WM functional area(s) on a new implementation of SAP ECC 6.0.
• I was responsible for implementation of Logistics Execution and Warehouse Management modules with emphasis on purchasing and inventory management. My project involvement was from “blue printing” to go live phases.
• Gather requirements, identify and resolve gaps from subject matter experts and translate the information into design which conforms to the global template.
• Configure sap SD / Logistics Execution and Warehouse Management and Material Management modules including shipping, transportation, shipment cost, freight accounting, intert and intra company stock transport orders, delivery types, item category determination, copy control, shipping point/determination, route/determination, shipment types, activity profiles, handling unit management, automatic packing/determination, packing stations, print profiles, output control / determination, text / determination, partner function / determination and much more. Transfer orders, put-away and picking strategies. Wrote functional and technical specification for 30 different RICEF object for offshore / onshore development teams
• Work closely to integrate and collaborate with SAP master data, Materials management and SRM / SUS and Plant maintenance modules.
• Configured MRP areas for MRP to function on both Plant and Storage location levels. Implemented new origin acceptance process for goods recited / goods issue with new SAP movements types 107/109. Extensively worked on the process of creating custom warranty and repair solution with valuated material batches.
• Analyzed transactional and master data and created numerous LSMW to load data into SAP system.
• Provided leadership, education and end user support to client throughout project lifecycle. Create project documents, functional specifications, business process procedures using Uperform, detailed work instructions, and validated functional requirements. Ensured target achievement is consistently attained. Performed other duties as assigned by project management. Wrote and executed numerous test scripts using HP Quality Center, updated and created document in SAP Solution Manager.
• Traveled to South America and APEC region to work with SME’S on project related requirements to their specific regions and provided go-live and post go-live support on sites.

Confidential - Nashville, TN

Senior SAP SD / LE Consultant

• Responsible for initial stage of SAP OTC implementation in mix of multiple modules including SD/LE/WM. Responsibilities included; gathering business requirements and transforming them into SAP functional specifications, performing system configurations and proof of concept scenarios. Initiating “Blue Print” sessions with business experts to create a common new system design. Create data conversion maps from legacy system into SAP. Develop functional and technical specification on data conversion rules and validation.
• Configured SAP SD module for US specific requirements including Sales Order Types, Item Categories, Schedule Lines, Copying Control, Scheduling Agreements, Pricing Conditions, Route scheduling and other core SD components. Defined Pricing Procedure using Condition Techniques based on distribution channel and created Access sequences for Specific division with relevant discounts. Creation of test scenarios for unit testing and integration testing for all SD business processes and getting the sign-off after successful completion of testing. Designed and configured sales scenarios like Third party orders
• Responsible for prioritization and responding to end user requests per defined department procedures to ensure timely resolution of end user issues.
• Developed business process documentation, configuration and end-user training materials.
• Led SAP configurations for the processes including; Picking/Packing, Delivery and Order Processing, Route & Route scheduling, Stock Transfers and interfaces to UPS, FedEx and DHL.
• Configured Plant for Storage types / Storage bins, Storage locations, Handling unit management and print control, WM material search sequence and transfer orders.
• Developed pick and put away strategies. Involved in configuration for material master, IM & WM movement types. Extensively worked on configuration and development of inbound and outbound deliveries shipments and shipment cost calculations.
• Configured the system for new functionality and researched system issues via program debugging and OSS notes. Performed testing for business requirements and deployment procedures. Designed, developed and tested numerous user-exits to accommodate business specific functionality.
• Worked with off-shore team to help support technical development needs. Worked with EDI team on IDOC development and testing.

Confidential - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Senior SAP SD / LE / WM Lead Consultant

• New SAP implementation with main focus on SAP SD OTC / LE & decentralized WM system. Played a lead role handling customization, configuration and enhancements related activities. Very challenging environment since Arvato is a 3-rd party logistics provider and every customer is deferent. Configured SAP SD module for US specific requirements including Sales Order Types, Item Categories, Schedule Lines, Copying Control, Scheduling Agreements, Pricing Conditions and its interface with FI, Taxes and Account Determinations. Integrating SAP- SD touch points with different ECC modules like WM and LE. Worked on creation and modifications in OTC cycle. Configured Standard Orders, free goods processing, Return Orders including other Order Types, Item Category and Schedule Line Category Determination. Implemented complete carrier integration process using UPS / FedEx & DHL web services after which, shipping was completely SAP centric. Strong Expertise in configuration of Enterprise Structure - Company Code, Plants, Purchase Organizations, Storage locations and Warehouse and Shipping activities. Processing Inbound/Outbound Deliveries, Picking/Packing, Shipping, Route Determination, Freight Costing, Transportation, Cross Docking, Handling unit Management.
• Developing numerous LSMW & ABAP conversion programs for data load and validations. Including master and transaction data migrations from customer legacy system into SAP.
• Developed various ABAP programs, smart-forms, user-exits, sap-scripts, reports & BAPI’s using ABAP and ABAP objects. This includes: Invoices, delivery notes, pick tickets, purchase orders, bill of lading and various shipping labels.
• Experience in defining the project scope, gap analysis, configurations, business process re-engineering, testing, business process documentation and end-user training.

Confidential,Chicago, IL

Senior SAP SD / LE Lead Consultant

• Performed as senior consultant in the area of SAP SD / LE & WM. Very large scale SAP Implementation including five SAP rollouts for 12 separate warehouses and 4 plants with domestic and international locations. Designed and configured (LE) logistics execution, (WM) warehouse management and some major portions of SD modules.
• Extensively worked on Order to cash process including pricing, ATP, rebates and Invoicing.
• During implementation, participated in an ECC 6.0 upgrade project from ERP 4.7.
• Configured Customer master, material master, contract management and pricing. Configuration of Third party Order processing, Delivery and Billing. Creation of Pricing Procedure, Condition Types, Access Sequence and Pricing Conditions. Configured the following SD processes: Sales Document Processing - Basics, Sales Document Types, Item Categories and Schedule Line Categories, Copy Control, Partner Control, Availability Checks, Special Business Transactions, Incompleteness Control, Free Goods and Free-of-Charge Items, Material Determination.
• Involved in developed of training and deployment plans and assisted with rollout schedules.
• Provided project updates and reviews with all levels of stakeholders and management. Defined key system requirements, conducted fit-gap analysis, identified critical path and tracked project status. Worked with internal business team and communicated progress to users and key executives.
• Designed and implemented all aspects of inbound and outbound processes, warehouse management, transportation and shipments including picking, packing, handling units management, storage unit management, transfer orders, transfer requirements, inbound and outbound deliveries. Helped implement SAP Console integration with LXI RF guns.
• Performed technical ABAP development work for LE / WM custom processes to handle specific inbound/outbound logistics requirements
• Implemented interface to external FedEx and UPS shipping systems using SAP business connector and SAP XSI. Developed entire process blue-print and all of the ABAP technical development. Intergraded SAP with all other major LTL and TL carriers, including live shipment tracking, load consolidation, pricing and electronic invoicing.
• Developed various ABAP programs, smart-forms, user-exits, sap-scripts, and reports to accommodate customer compliances for shipping labels, shipping documents, ASN's and custom Putaway and Pick strategies.
• Developed processes for master data loads using BDC and LSMW.
• Extensively worked with IDOCS and EDI.
• Implemented new ECC 6.0 features for Value added services (VAS) & Yard management.
• Implemented all aspects of transportation, including shipment cost calculation for parcel and LTL carriers, customer and vendor compliance guides in both configuration and technical development areas.
• Provided user training and support plan for going live.
• Provided support for order management, billing and master data.
• Implemented credit card processing for sales orders within SAP with 3-rd party credit clearance house and transaction processor.
• Implemented Fax Star server solution for seamless faxing capabilities out of SAP.
• Experienced in Performance tuning, Debugging, trouble-shooting, runtime analysis, translating business requirements into technical designs.
• Have working knowledge with PP & MM module and understanding of variant configuration process in PP and SD.

Confidential,Lake Forest, IL 

Senior Business Systems Analyst

• Worked on projects in SAP R/3 for Sales and Distribution, Material Management and Transportation Logistics areas.
• Developed one of the main reporting processes to identify excess items on the material determination tables to save time and reduce the number of possible substitutes that show up on the orders.
• Supported and enhanced day to day operations of SAP R/3 Sales & Distribution system, specifically order to cash, pricing, order management and transportation processing.
• Performed analyses developed and implemented multiple high profile projects, developing consumer promotions and 3-rd party order processing in SAP SD. Analyze business process and created a solution which saved company thousands of dollars in shipping time and cost.
• Created new screens, on-line programs, IDOC's and custom transactions.
• Worked extensively with sales orders, deliveries, pricing documents pricing procedures and master data.
• Worked with EDI group to automate and ensure on time delivery process, invoicing and sales order transmissions.
• Configured Milemaker software with SAP and Manugistics and implemented them to ensure correct mileage calculation for shipments. Responded to user problems and supported logistics and warehouse operations.
• Analyzed, formulated and documented the business and technical objectives, constraints and issues in porting a Pactiv European logistics application to North American ERP system.
• Coordinated and performed user-acceptance testing and implemented Networks Carrier, a web based software package from Manugistics.
• Played a lead role in implementing Manugistics Transport 6.2.2 for 3 European plants. Wrote multiple UNIX interfaces to share information between SAP R/3 and Manugistics Transport software.

Confidential, Franklin Park, IL

Consultant

• ABAP/4 programmer/analyst in SD (sales and distribution system).
• Customized SD module, creating reports and transactions, transferring legacy data to SAP R/3 3.1H.
• Developed subroutines, function modules and logical databases.
• Designed custom reports, interactive reports, and BDC (batch data conversions) programs.
• Created and modified existing SAP/SCRIPT layouts for purchase orders, invoices, goods receipt, sales orders, and quotations.
• Involved in a stand-alone and cross module testing of FI with Sales and Distribution modules by simulating live situation. Analyzing existing standard reports and comparing them with the ones required.
• Wrote a part of a sales interface between a legacy Sales System to upload sales information on the daily basis.
• Customized transactions to meet the needs of different user groups by creating and maintaining transaction variants.
• Developed a number of interactive reports with multiple secondary lists using Screen Painter and MENU Painter.
• Modified SAP standard layout sets such as MEDRUCK (Purchase Order) to the requirements of the customer.
• Developed classical and interactive reports that are generated periodically for the respective departments, such as salesperson commissions, sales orders and backorders at the various levels, and consignment stock reports for various customers.